A legal CV reads like a memo: precise, structured, no guesswork. The recruiter — general counsel or law firm — checks your specialty, your command of sensitive matters and your ability to protect the business. A vague title or imprecise area of law disqualifies fast.
Legal department, contracts and compliance scope.
Corporate law team, SME and mid-cap clients.
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Browse the 20+ templates“Contracts & data (GDPR) counsel” is stronger than “Legal counsel”. Recruiters look for identifiable expertise, not an undefined generalist.
“Secured 40 supplier contracts/year” or “supported a disposal deal” show scope. Avoid vague verbs like “took part in”.
For a legal profile, a typo or a shaky layout is a red flag. Sobriety, consistent tenses and zero errors are expected.
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